Zinedine Zidane - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | June 23, 1972 |
|---|---|
| Age | 53 |
| Birthplace | Marseille, France |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Leading France to victory in the 1998 FIFA World Cup as a player and winning three consecutive UEFA Champions League titles as the manager of Real Madrid. |
Intro
Zinedine Zidane is a renowned French former professional footballer and football manager. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, Zidane captivated the world with his skill and vision, leading France to their first FIFA World Cup title in 1998. He later found major success as a manager, notably winning three consecutive UEFA Champions League titles with Real Madrid.
Early Life & Background
Zinedine Zidane was born to Algerian immigrant parents in the La Castellane area of Marseille, France. He began playing football at a young age on the streets of his neighborhood before joining local clubs and later the Cannes youth academy, where his professional career started.
Career Highlights
- Won the FIFA World Cup with France in 1998.
- Won the UEFA Euro 2000 with France.
- Awarded the Ballon d'Or in 1998.
- Won three consecutive UEFA Champions League titles as manager of Real Madrid (2016–2018).
- Won two La Liga titles as manager of Real Madrid.
- FIFA World Player of the Year: 1998, 2000, 2003.
Trivia
- Scored two goals in the 1998 World Cup final against Brazil.
- Received a red card in the 2006 FIFA World Cup final for headbutting Marco Materazzi.
- Nicknamed 'Zizou' by fans and fellow players.
- Inducted into the FIFA 100 list of the world's greatest living players by Pelé in 2004.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Zinedine Zidane?
Zinedine Zidane is 53 years old.
When was Zinedine Zidane born?
Zinedine Zidane was born the 23 June 1972.
Where is Zinedine Zidane from?
Marseille, France.
On His Birth-Day
About June 23rd, 1972, in brief:
- Historical events: U.S. President Richard M. Nixon and White House Chief of Staff H. R. Haldeman were recorded discussing an illegal attempt to use the Central Intelligence Agency to obstruct the Federal Bureau of Investigation's investigation into the Watergate break-ins, revealing a high-level conspiracy to cover up political misconduct.
- Day of the week: June 23rd, 1972 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: The Candy Man by Sammy Davis Jr.
- #1 UK song: Vincent by Don McLean
- Popular movie: Solaris directed by Steven Soderbergh
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